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India's monsoon rains arrive 8 days early, earliest in 16 years
- The southwest monsoon arrived over Kerala on May 24, 2025, marking the earliest onset in 16 years and eight days ahead of schedule.
- This early arrival follows weather patterns including a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea and an above-average rainfall forecast by the IMD for 2025.
- The monsoon is critical to India's $4 trillion economy, providing nearly 70% of annual rainfall that irrigates about half of the farmland lacking irrigation systems.
- Ashwini Bansod of Phillip Capital India noted that ample soil moisture combined with earlier planting may enhance crop production, which would be advantageous for farmers in the southern and central regions.
- The early monsoon promises improved agricultural prospects and relief from heatwaves but has prompted state alerts for flooding and advised emergency readiness in Kerala.
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India's monsoon rains arrive 8 days early, earliest in 16 years
Monsoon rains hit the coast of India's southernmost state of Kerala on Saturday, eight days earlier than usual, marking the earliest arrival in 16 years and providing the promise of a bumper harvest and relief from a gruelling heatwave.
Southwest Monsoon Arrives Early in Kerala; IMD Warns of Heavy Rain, Storms Across India
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Southwest Monsoon has arrived over Kerala on Saturday, nearly a week ahead of the usual onset date of June 1, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). India News | Southwest Monsoon Arrives Early in Kerala; IMD Warns of Heavy Rain, Storms Across India.
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